What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - $54-72 per hour position at Stanford Health Care?

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : Speech Language Pathologist
Discipline : Therapy
Duration : Ongoing
Shift : days
Employment Type : Staff

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R Onsite 10 Speech-Language Path Other PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The Speech Language Pathologist II is an experienced therapist who is fully competent with all essential functional and job duties of a Speech Language Pathologist I, but also has expertise and experience in evaluating and developing treatment plans for more complex patients and for a wide variety of ages and diagnoses, utilizing advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner. The SLP II conducts clinical and instrumental swallow examinations (videofluoroscopy and flexible endoscopic swallow evaluations). The Speech Pathologist II takes an active role in multi-disciplinary care team discussions, recommending the most appropriate treatment plan for the needs of the patient. The SLP II serves as a clinical advisor to less experienced Therapists by consulting on complex clinical presentations, reviewing treatment plans and collaborating to develop and implement complex SLP care plans that are evidence based. Functions as a Clinical Instructor in the Speech Language Pathology student program. Contributes to program development, performance improvement, development of departmental policies and procedures, and other specialized programs. Completes required classes and in-service programs, which support work as Speech Language Pathologists, as needed.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Must meet and be proficient in performing all the essential functions of Speech Language Pathologist I with a more complex patient population as well as the following :

Evaluates and treats patients with more complex speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallow impairments including instrumental swallow assessments (videofluoroscopy required and flexible endoscopy preferred).

Prepares and presents an in-service (at least one annually).

Develops, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate complex communication, cognitive and swallow impairments; selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques; performs age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and interventions.

Provides input regarding the educational needs of the staff and serves as a resource in meeting those needs.

With the support of the manager, may initiate clinical research within area of clinical expertise.

Provides mentoring to others when appropriate and serves as a role model / resource / teacher / mentor to less experienced speech pathologists.

Leads patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers.

Assists with identifying departmental performance improvement issues and participates in performance improvement activities, e.g. chart reviews, revision of documentation forms, workflow studies, etc.

Contributes to the development of departmental policies and procedures.

Identifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care. Makes recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies.

Education Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Speech Language Pathology curriculum with either a Master's or Doctorate degree.

Experience Qualifications

Two (2) years clinical practice as a Speech Language Pathologist (including work experience as Clinical Fellow).

Competent with Instrumental Swallow Assessments (VFSS required and FEES preferred).

Certified in MBSImp - at hiring manager discretion.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization.

Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area.

Knowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance.

Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care.

Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice.

Knowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments.

Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and effectively with patients, families, co-workers, visitors, supervisors and other health professionals.

Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and that include patient / family input.

Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs.

Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments in clinically complex situations.

Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs to changing clinical status.

Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions and medical condition.

Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution.

Salary : $54 - $72

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